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Lewandowski scored two goals, contributing greatly to Barcelona is resounding 5-0 victory over Young Boys, in the second round of the 2024/25 Champions League.

With their superior class, Barcelona quickly controlled the game and soon found the opening goal. In the 8th minute, Raphinha assisted Lewandowski to put his name on the scoreboard at Nou Camp.

The opening goal helped coach Hansi Flick’s team attack even more strongly. In the 34th minute, Raphinha himself scored with an easy finish from close range after a Young Boys defender failed to clear the ball.

Barca had their first win in the Champions League this season. Photo: UEFA
Barcelona had their first win in the Champions League this season. Photo: UEFA

Just 3 minutes later, the home team’s fans continued to celebrate the goal. This time, the scorer was 33-year-old center-back Inigo Martinez after an accurate aerial duel.

With 3 goals to their credit, the Catalan team played more comfortably in the second half. On the other side of the front line, Young Boys players continued to play completely inferior, the few situations of attack were easily broken by the home team.

Results of the Champions League last night and early this morning. Photo: UEFA
Results of the Champions League last night and early this morning. Photo: UEFA

Not only that, the away team also had to accept two more goals. In the 51st minute, Lewandowski completed his double in this match from Martinez’s assist, before Camara from Young Boys scored an own goal in the 81st minute.

Easily defeating Young Boys 5-0, Barcelona had their first victory in the 2024/25 Champions League, thereby rising to 10th place in the rankings according to the new format.

Provisional Champions League rankings. Photo: Football Rankings
Provisional Champions League rankings. Photo: Football Rankings

Goals: Lewandowski (8′, 51′), Raphinha (34′), Martinez (37′), Camara (81′-own goal)

Lineup:

Barca:

Pena, Kounde, Martinez (Cuenca 84′), Cubarsi (Fort 63′), Balde, Pedri (Fati 63′), Casado, Yamal (De Jong 75′), Raphinha, Torres, Lewandowski (Pau Víctor 74′)

Young Boys:

Keller , Blum (Athekame 57′), Camara, Zoukrou, Hadjam, Lauper, Monteiro, Ugrinic (Niasse 58′), Imeri (Lakomy 82′), Colley (Virginius 72′), Itten (Ganvoula 73′)

Premier League table

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